Elena Delle Donne, Breanna Stewart and Brittney Griner have shown they can dominate the action in the Americans’ first two games.
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The Latest: American doubles team earns spot in semifinals
Steve Johnson and Jack Sock will face a Romanian team in their next match.
Slow start no problem as U.S. cruises in men’s basketball
The Americans were tied with Venezuela after one quarter, but pulled away in the second to win easily.
American swimmer Lilly King stares down Russian rival, then beats her
King has been critical of Yulia Efimova being allowed to compete in Rio, after being suspended for doping and testing positive again this year.
U.S. women use balanced attack to beat Spain in basketball
Another game, another rout for the U.S. women’s basketball team.
Maine’s Ellie Logan, U.S. women’s eight dominate rowing heats
The Americans breezed to a win and are the favorites in Saturday’s gold-medal race.
The Latest: Fans’ ‘Zika’ taunts baffle U.S. beach volleyball player
Americans including April Ross and soccer goalkeeper Hope Solo have been subjected to the taunts, and Ross doesn’t know why.
For Michael Phelps, 6 Rio golds seem very much in reach
In his first Rio event, the swimming standout produced the fastest split time of his career in the 4×100 freestyle relay.
Olympic roundup: Williams sisters dethroned
Serena and Venus Williams, seeking a fourth doubles gold medal, lose in the first round.
U.S. women rout Senegal to start chase for basketball gold
The Americans score their most points ever in the 121-56 victory.